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Community Disability Services Worker
Are you passionate about positively impacting the lives of individuals with disabilities? Do you thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment? If so, Chrysalis wants you! Join Our Team as a Community Disability Services Worker! Make a Difference Today!
Position Summary
The Community Disability Services Worker (CDSW) plays a vital front-line role in delivering personalized, engaging, and purpose-driven support that enables participants to experience meaningful participation and fulfillment. The CDSW provides day-to-day support, ensures participants are engaged in scheduled activities, and delivers personalized care with dignity and respect.
What You'll Do:
- Support participants in achieving their personal goals through skill development, community inclusion, positive behaviour supports, and personal care assistance as needed.
- Work collaboratively with participants, families, and team members using a Human-Centered Design approach to develop individualized supports.
- Advocate for and empower participants to make informed choices, pursue their goals, and live meaningful, self-directed lives.
- Foster positive relationships by demonstrating empathy, respect, and strong interpersonal skills that encourage social connection and community participation.
- Create a safe, trusting, and inclusive environment where participants feel comfortable expressing their needs, interests, and aspirations.
- Encourage and support participation in social, recreational, educational, and community-based activities.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including participant progress notes, incident reports, and service records, in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Promote participant dignity, independence, and overall well-being while ensuring a person-centered approach to service delivery.
What We Need From You!
- 6+ months of relevant experience working with adults with a range of developmental disabilities.
- Strong ability to effectively communicate with participants with diverse needs, employers, families, and colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
- A compassionate approach to working with participants understanding their challenges, and providing supportive guidance.
- Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with participants and families.
- Successful time management skills with the ability to prioritize demands and apply practices.
- Strong ability to manage caseloads, ensuring documentation is complete in accordance with program standards and reporting systems.
What’s In It For You:
- Competitive salary
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- A gratifying work environment like no other
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in the CDSW position at Chrysalis. Applications can be sent to hr@chrysalis.ca
Chrysalis is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Pay: From $20.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
